Evidence Question

Does Gastric bypass improve Bone mineral density (BMD)?

Related to: Bone Mineral Density

Short answer

Gastric bypass may decrease Bone mineral density (BMD) or be associated with harm.

How the evidence connects

Each connection shows the published evidence classification for that intervention and outcome relationship.

Intervention

Gastric bypass

Intervention

Emerging
Unclear

1 study · 1 RCT

Outcome

Bone mineral density (BMD)

Outcome

Why do we say this?

The directional finding currently comes from one supporting study, so the evidence base remains limited and the finding should be interpreted cautiously.

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